Ideas needed

Mac_Attack · #1 06-25-2006, 11:47 AM

Here is a photo of my boat's set up. What I'd like to do is be able to roll the bimini forward while fishing but have some type of support for it. I'm working on an idea using pvc pipe hooked on windshield to support bimini. What are your ideas? Thanks Bill Mc ;D

macojoe · #2 06-25-2006, 12:12 PM

Zebra just showed us a great Idea !! I want to do mine also!!

No front straps needed!!

reelapeelin · #3 06-25-2006, 06:29 PM

Mac, I think you're on the right track w/ the PVC pipe...it'll need some good support to hold it off the windshield...you did say "when fishin'', so I assume when runnin' you'll have it deployed or stored as shown... :)...

Tops are a pain in the balls...till you need 'em ...

Mac_Attack · #4 06-25-2006, 07:41 PM

I like the Idea of the top being forward all the time, but if I did that to mine then the wind shield would be the total support for the bimini. I think that with the movementof the frame while underway it may be detrimental to the windshield. This support would only be used while fishing, underway it would go back to the positiion shown. Bill Mc ;D

Crusher · #5 06-25-2006, 08:52 PM

Mac, look in my galley I can run mine set up like yours is now or early in the bluefish season I run it foward like your asking. In the foward position it is about 18' above the windshild so as not to interfear with going foward with window open. If I redo it I would take the front support bars just inside the windshield (are now on w/S moulding at top) to flat of dash for better support. Crusher

macojoe · #6 06-25-2006, 09:22 PM

so you would go from the pole to dash, instead of windshield? So like a 3 foot pole on eaither side?

I was just talking to CB and I am going to do this to mine, just want to do it right the first time.

Stinky_Hooker · #7 06-25-2006, 09:44 PM

I have mine done the way you are talking, but its a CC so its a little different. I went into one of the front rod holders on each side.

willy · #8 06-25-2006, 09:47 PM

Smart man that Stinky fellow.
Stink you might have to buy some aluminum pipe and get some welding gear to finish that puppy up with a hard top :D

Crusher · #9 06-25-2006, 10:04 PM

Macojoe, I have had mine that way for two years but after the early blue fish run I run full canvas because most of my return trips from the reefs is into a strong S-SE wind and I hate all that saltwater in my face. Mac has all the right poles all he needs is two poles and brackets for the front. My two rear poles are adjustable the front are fixed. I think going inside the windshild would bee stronger if you would be running most of the time with it forward, may be able to use adjustable rods there to. Hope you get that motor going soon being off the water in prime fishing time sucks! Crusher

Mac_Attack · #10 06-25-2006, 11:24 PM

When I get well enough to get into my boat, I will turn my bimini 180 degrees and see how my current poles would work going to the dash just inside the wind shield. I would not mind this position for all running conditions. Tops are a pain but when staying out all day my irish skin needs to be covered. Bill Mc ;D